E2V Technologies

MG5223F
S-Band Magnetron

The data should be read in conjunction with the Magnetron

Preamble.

ABRIDGED DATA
Fixed frequency pulse magnetron.
Operating frequency . . . . . 3050 + 10 MHz
Typical peak output power . . . . . . 30 kW
Magnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . integral
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . no. 10 waveguide
Coupler . . . mates with NATO S.N. 5985-99-083-0058
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . natural or forced-air

GENERAL DATA
Electrical
Cathode . . . . . . . . . . . . indirectly heated
Heater voltage (see note 1) . . . . . . . 6.3 V
Heater current at 6.3 V . . . . . . . . 1.25 A
Heater starting current, peak value,
not to be exceeded . . . . . . . . . 6.0 A max
Cathode pre-heating time (minimum) . . . 180 s

Mechanical
Overall dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . see outline
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 kg approx
Mounting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . any
A minimum clearance of 50 mm must be maintained between
the magnetron and any magnetic materials.

Cooling (see note 2) . . . . . . . natural or forced-air

MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM RATINGS

(Absolute values) TYPICAL OPERATION
These ratings cannot necessarily be used simultaneously, and Operating Conditions
no individual rating should be exceeded.
Condition
Min Max
1 2
Heater voltage (see note 1) . . . . . 5.7 6.9 V
Heater voltage . . . . . . . . . 5.3 6.3 V
Heater starting current (peak) . . . . – 6.0 A
Anode current (peak) . . . . . . . 8.0 8.0 A
Anode voltage (peak) . . . . . . . 7.5 8.5 kV
Pulse duration . . . . . . . . . 0.55 0.07 ms
Anode current (peak) . . . . . . . 6.0 12 A
Pulse repetition rate . . . . . 1000 4000 pps
Anode input power (mean) (see note 3) . – 100 W
Rate of rise of voltage pulse . . . . 150 150 kV/ms
Duty cycle . . . . . . . . . . – 0.001
Pulse duration . . . . . . . . . – 1.2 ms
Rate of rise of voltage pulse Typical Performance
(see note 4) . . . . . . . . . – 150 kV/ms Anode voltage (peak) . . . . . . . 8.0 8.0 kV
VSWR at the output coupler . . . . – 1.5:1 Output power (peak) . . . . . . 30 30 kW
Anode temperature (see note 2) . . . – 120 8C Output power (mean) . . . . . . 16.5 8.4 W

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TEST CONDITIONS AND LIMITS
The magnetron is tested to comply with the following electrical specification.
Test Conditions
Oscillation 1 Oscillation 2
Heater voltage (for test) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 6.3 V
Anode current (mean) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 2.25 mA
Duty cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.00055 0.00028
Pulse duration (see note 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 0.07 ms
VSWR at the output coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15:1 1.15:1 max
Rate of rise of voltage pulse (see note 4) . . . . . . . . . . . 150 150 kV/ms

Limits
Min Max Min Max
Anode voltage (peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 8.5 – – kV
Output power (mean) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.0 – 8.1 – W
Frequency (see note 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3040 3060 – – MHz
RF bandwidth at 1/4 power (see note 7) . . . . . . . . . – 4.0 – 30 MHz
Frequency pulling (VSWR not less than 1.5:1) . . . . . . . – 13 – – MHz
Frequency pushing (see note 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . – 1.5 – – MHz/A
Stability (see note 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 0.5 – 0.5 %
Cold impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see note 9
Heater current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see note 10
Temperature coefficient of frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see note 11

LIFE TEST 3. The various parameters are related by the following

formula:
The quality of all production is monitored by the random
selection of tubes which are then life-tested under Test Pi = iapk x vapk x Du
Conditions Oscillation 1. If the tube is to be operated under where Pi = mean input power in watts
conditions other than those specified herein, E2V Technologies iapk = peak anode current in amperes
should be consulted to verify that the life of the magnetron will vapk = peak anode voltage in volts
not be impaired. and Du = duty cycle.
4. Defined as the steepest tangent to the leading edge of the
End of Life Criteria voltage pulse above 80% amplitude. Any capacitance in
(under Test Conditions Oscillation 1) the viewing system must not exceed 6.0 pF. The maximum
Min Max rate of rise of voltage for stable operation depends upon
detailed characteristics of the applied pulse and the pulser
Output power (mean) . . . . . 13 – W
design. The specified maximum rating applies to typical
RF bandwidth at 1/4 power
hard tube pulsers.
(see note 7) . . . . . . . . . – 4.5 MHz
Frequency . . . . . . . . . 3040 3060 MHz 5. Tolerance + 10%.
Stability (see note 8) . . . . . . . – 1.0 % 6. Other frequency ranges can be supplied on request.
7. Measured as the peak anode current is varied between 6
NOTES and 12 A.
8. With the magnetron operating into a VSWR of 1.5:1,
1. With no anode input power.
phased to give maximum instability. Pulses are defined as
On the application of anode power, the heater voltage missing when the RF energy level is less than 70% of the
must be reduced as follows: normal energy level in the frequency range 3040 to
Mean input power Heater voltage 3060 MHz. Missing pulses are expressed as a percentage
(W) (Vrms) of the number of input pulses applied during the last
less than 25 6.3 minute of a test period not to exceed 5 minutes.
25 to 62 5.3 9. The impedance of the magnetron measured at the
62 to 100 4.5 operating frequency when not oscillating will be such as
The magnetron heater must be protected against arcing by to give a VSWR of at least 10:1, with a voltage minimum
the use of a minimum capacitance of 4000 pF shunted 43 to 61 mm from the output flange away from the anode.
across the heater directly at the input terminals; in some 10. Measured with heater voltage of 6.3 V and no anode input
cases a capacitance as high as 2 mF may be necessary power, the heater current limits are 1.1 A minimum, 1.4 A
depending on the equipment design. For further details see maximum.
the Magnetron Preamble.
11. Design test only. The maximum frequency change with
2. The anode temperature must be kept below the limit anode temperature change (after warming) is
specified by means of a suitable flow of air over the anode 70.07 MHz/8C.
body.
12. Measurements taken ‘as read’ using suitably calibrated
equipment.

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PERFORMANCE CHART
10
6028A

MAXIMUM TYPICAL

MINIMUM

4
PEAK ANODE VOLTAGE (kV)

0
PEAK CURRENT
RATING LIMITS

50

40
AL
P IC
TY

UM
30 IM
IN
M

20
PEAK OUTPUT POWER (kW)

10

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
PEAK ANODE CURRENT (A)

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OUTLINE
(All dimensions without limits are nominal)
6027B A

D E 1U

V
S T
4 COUNTERSUNK
HOLES. SEE DETAIL

F 1W

G 908

ANODE
TEMPERATURE
Detail of
TEST POINT B Countersunk Holes

H H

1Q 2 HOLES 1K
6 HOLES 1J L
SEE NOTE SEE NOTE

Ref Millimetres

A 165.1 max
B 123.2 max
C 60.0 max
D 111.13
C
E 43.69 max
F 11.09
G 51.59
H 32.54
+ 0.15
R N J 7.14
7 0.00
K 6.50 + 0.05
L 305.0 + 5.0
M 12.7
Lead Connections N 3.1 min
P 20.0 max
Colour Element Q 22.0
Green Heater R 48.0
Yellow Heater, cathode S 16.0
T 15.0
U 4.25 + 0.10
V 0.5
Outline Note W 8.5 + 0.1
Positional tolerance of holes 0.4 mm diameter with respect to
waveguide.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS
E2V Technologies magnetrons are safe to handle and operate,
provided that the relevant precautions stated herein are
observed. E2V Technologies does not accept responsibility for
damage or injury resulting from the use of electronic devices it
produces. Equipment manufacturers and users must ensure
that adequate precautions are taken. Appropriate warning
labels and notices must be provided on equipments
incorporating E2V Technologies devices and in operating
manuals.

High Voltage
Equipment must be designed so that personnel cannot come
into contact with high voltage circuits. All high voltage circuits
and terminals must be enclosed and fail-safe interlock switches
must be fitted to disconnect the primary power supply and
discharge all high voltage capacitors and other stored charges
before allowing access. Interlock switches must not be
bypassed to allow operation with access doors open.

RF Radiation
Personnel must not be exposed to excessive RF radiation. All
RF connectors must be correctly fitted before operation so that
no leakage of RF energy can occur and the RF output must be
coupled efficiently to the load. It is particularly dangerous to
look into open waveguide or coaxial feeders while the device is
energised. Screening of the cathode sidearm of high power
magnetrons may be necessary.

X-Ray Radiation
High voltage magnetrons emit a significant intensity of X-rays
not only from the cathode sidearm but also from the output
waveguide. These rays can constitute a health hazard unless
adequate shielding for X-ray radiation is provided. This is a
characteristic of all magnetrons and the X-rays emitted
correspond to a voltage much higher than that of the anode.

Whilst E2V Technologies has taken care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein it accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any use
thereof and also reserves the right to change the specification of goods without notice. E2V Technologies accepts no liability beyond that set out in its standard
conditions of sale in respect of infringement of third party patents arising from the use of tubes or other devices in accordance with information contained herein.

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